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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.24, 314.82 and 220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.24, 314.82 and 220.32 is: 303.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.24 : 314.82 = 220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.24/314.82 = 220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.24x = 314.82 × 220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.24x = 69,361.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,361.14/228.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.90

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